5 Amish NATURAL Remedies for Common Ailments

[@AmishAmerica]

What other "Amish life tips" videos would you like to see?

[@TheLizardKing1967]

Hi Erik. Please post a video on why the Amish won't settle in South Carolina. They are in North Carolina, but why not South Carolina. There are a few Mennonite communities but no Amish ones. Thank you for all of your Excellent videos and may GOD Bless you!

[@riggs20]

I’d love to learn more about personal hygiene habits, soaps, grooming, etc. I’m curious as to how they define hygiene vs vanity and if it differs a lot from the non-Amish. Thanks!

[@Imind60]

What do the Amish call their non Amish neighbors in Mexico and other non English speaking countries where they have communities?

[@aileenbordelon7884]

You should do a video on Amish funerals.

[@barbieskates540]

@@TheLizardKing1967 The laws vary from state to state. The laws might not be as favorable or the land prices could be more.

[@dorothysue1]

My Grandma used Golden seal for any aliment. She lived to be 103. Best Grandma ever! I still miss her.

[@expatiate1]

I was on a liver transplant list given 6 months to live 30 yrs ago. A naturopath had me take dandelion root along with milk thistle. 6 months later I was off the transplant list and the 27 adenomas (tumors) on my liver were almost gone. Liver still sluggish so I eat or take dandelion leaf or root about 1 week every month. Works great

[@darciridenhour9443]

Wow… just amazing! Natural plants are wonderful healers. So happy you healed yourself. The body is so incredible if we give it what it needs. Castor oil poultice on the area dissolved tumors, cysts, warts, etc… it is an amazing medicinal oil

[@lizsmith1450]

How often and what was the treatment

[@amandakunert1843]

How much root and milk thistle

[@SWiseman]

I can attest to the benefits of what the Amish call Super Tonic. I make a fresh batch every year, but I call it the Plague Fighter and I add cayenne pepper, Ceylon cinnamon, lemon peel, and oregano sprigs to the ingredients you mentioned. 1 to 2 tablespoons a day throughout the winter. Haven't had the flu in over a decade nor have I gotten the Cvd shots.

[@AmishAmerica]

Awesome name for it!

[@lapetitemaison4219]

We call that 4 Thieves. A bit different then yours. Awhile since I made it, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme , vodka....Uhm I need to find my recipe :) It works great during flu season. No jab for me or my parents and their both in their 80's.

[@SWiseman]

@@lapetitemaison4219 right! I forgot about the vodka option. The recipe is quite flexible. I use a base of ACV, sometimes vodka, sometimes both.

[@Nanner823]

How long does it keep?

[@SWiseman]

@Nanette Chiverella the vodka or ACV act as a preservative. I've never had a batch go bad and I make quart or half gallon size batches. The ingredients have antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. That's why I call it the plague fighter 😊

[@stevehartman1730]

I was/am Amish a friend didn't miss any work for over 20 years I asked him how he did it . He said whenever he'd feel a sniffle or chill he'd make a hot tonic boil water n pour n a shot of whisky. He jump I a hot tub of water to open the pores then quickly towel off dry gulp the whisky n jump n bed with as many blankets on him as he could stand and n morning he'd have sweated the poison out of him n he'd go to work.

[@shaffey01]

So he worked on a farm? Ok

[@becky5937]

For playback or reference purpose Dandelion 0:25 Goldenseal 2:04 Super tonic 3:00 Feverfew 4:40 Pigs ear leaves 5:48

[@lindapestridge3073]

Thank you so much.

[@sewcrazybaker]

I started to take Feverfew about 40 years ago for Migraines. I read somewhere that it worked, but would take about 4 to 8 weeks before you noticed a difference. Since I was getting Migraines 2 or 3 times a month, I figured it couldn't hurt, so I started taking it. After 4 or 5 weeks, the migraines stopped almost completely and I was overjoyed! After that, I only got a migraine about once a year. I don't get them anymore. I love your videos, Erik. Thank you so much for sharing them with us!

[@LivingThatSimpleLife]

Good to know! I get migraines all of the time...I'm trying this one

[@smaravasadi6391]

How much feverfew did you take daily? Capsules or tea form?

[@rachelo3548]

When blood work showed I was anemic, I made smoothies with dandelion leaves, parsley, spinach, kale and sweetened it with orange juice, mango, etc. Within 2 weeks, my blood work showed significant improvement.

[@michellelogreco3351]

On Pinterest I found “ fire cider” I make it every year and always have it on hand. No illness for decades

[@breaking_bear]

"Super Tonic" is more commonly known as fire cider. A very old rural remedy for many ailments. Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory, the peppers help increase circle, and along with horseradish, tumeric, and apple cider vinegar, all of these ingredients have immune system boosting properties. You can look up different recipes for fire cider on KZbin and pick your favorite. It only takes one month to make a good tincture of fire cider, but 6 months sounds very potent! Thank you for this outstanding video!

[@breaking_bear]

*the peppers increase circulation

[@lisacraze1]

The remedies are very common in the holistic treatment realm. Also, if you've ever read Jean Auel's books in the "Clan of the Cave Bear" series of novels, her heroine, Ayla is taught to use many of these remedies in her training as a medicine woman. Auel did extensive research into Neandertal dig sites, and the remedies she writes about (especially comfey root) residues were apparently found in burial sites in Europe. When it works, it works.

[@dfsheep1]

A long time ago I wanted to go through Auel's books to make a little "materia medica". Alas, one of those projects that have fallen by the wayside for me. But should the opportunity arise....it's still on my mental list!

[@KellyS_77]

I've never heard it called Super Tonic, but there's a "remedy" called Fire Cider that sounds very much like the same thing.

[@elizabethdixon9884]

Oh Wow!! I found on yt 2 years ago Old Fashioned Super Tonic, it has kept me going in winter time! RECIPE: 1 Lb. EACH: Hoberneros-White Onion- Horseradish- Ginger- Garlic chop put in larger container with 1 gallon Apple Cider Vinegar- Stir 2xs a day 2 weeks! Strain- get cookie sheets with wax paper on top, put bits on top of wax paper, Let bits completely dry out, put in Blender and pulse to powder and put in spice jars! Perks up any dish!! Awesome spice to add to pizza sauce!!!

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Good ones Eric. Used dandelion.

[@myboibill]

I hope you are well and busy but I miss very much your timely videos.

[@karengunia5451]

Thank you for this video!. I like natural remedies better than man made medicine, for me, my opinion. Going to order her book.

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

Feverfew is an old, old remedy. It was used by people for infectious illnesses, especially in children as it's fairly gentle. I would recommend it for your medicine cabinet.

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

I never thought to use it in the garden though. I'll give it a go.

[@66wtexmom]

I've used fever few for migraine and I can attest to it working! With all natural remedies you need to follow a regimen. It's not like one pill and done. Usually several weeks or months of continuous use. Milk thistle, dandelion and another herb I can't remember cleansed and repaired my liver too!!!😊

[@maryhildreth754]

One of the best non-pain medicine remedies I know of for migraines or regular headaches is an accupressure technique. It's hard to describe but I will try. You pinch, with your thumb and middle knuckle of your bent forefinger, the fleshy spot on the opposite hand that is in the webbing by the joint, between that hands thumb and forefinger. It's hard to explain but if someone wants to see what I mean, I can make a video showing what I'm talking about. It won't be a very good video, lol,but it will just be to show what you do with the hands.

[@darlaarmstrong321]

We use plantain chewed or crushed with water for swelling from bee stings. Place on the sting and it does take the swelling down.

[@barbieskates540]

"Pigs Ear Leaf" is also known as "Broad Leaf Plaintain" theirs aalso a "Narrow Leaf Plaintain" that works the same. Blend up as a paste and put on sunburn or other light burns or injuries. It worked very well for us when scalped injury from boiling water.

[@Abigael317]

I see you haven't posted a few weeks. New to the channel so not sure how often you post, but looking forward to seeing a new video soon.

[@gracefulcat68]

i think fire cider is super tonic with peppers (spicy)... lol. fever few is awesome, so are dandelions!

[@AmishAmerica]

So maybe what I drank was actually the fiery version :D

[@lichtaus5709]

I just want to say 'Thank you' for your incredible KZbin channel. I recently talked with a collegue about the Amish and she had weird viewpoints about how the Amish are. She thought they are some kind of communist cult and I asked her where she gets her information and she said that she saw it in some documentaries in (german) TV. It is terrifying that nealy everything in TV is a lie. So you see how important guys like you are. Thank you so much. 🫶🏻

[@AmishAmerica]

Very kind of you! I am happy if it helps spread good info. I know there are some pretty wild ideas out there:)

[@katecarnes3624]

The Pig's Ear Leaves, my family called them the Feel Better Leaves. And from life experiences, they do actually work to make you feel better. Thank You Erik for another wonderful and informational video!!

[@AmishAmerica]

Another great remedy name! glad you liked the vid Kate 🙂

[@ThePowwwowGuy]

comfrey is one of my favorites and I've used it for many things! I have several comfrey plants on my property. They spread pretty quickly :P

[@DollyJohanne]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing 👍 Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴

[@AmishAmerica]

Glad you liked it!

[@stantonmagid4126]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks Erik. Sometimes I think we would all be better off if we return to the lifestyle like the Amish. Simple and basic with hard work and community. Anyway informative and entertaining as usual.

[@AmishAmerica]

Thanks, I think there are at least some parts of "Amish life" people can tap into, even if not adopting the full lifestyle. I hope to share some more of those in videos like this and the recent money tips one

[@expatiate1]

Plantain works great on bug and spider bites too. Just mash a leaf up put it on bite and in a few no pain or itching

[@cindynielson4231]

I watch another homestead channel and she uses a lot of natural herbal remedies. She makes one that seems to be like the super tonic. The only one you mentioned that I had not heard of was pig's ear, but when you said comfrey well that I had heard for making a garden fertilizer tea. TFS 👍

[@breaking_bear]

Comfrey is likely much more potent than plantain. Comfrey's also known as "knitbone". It helps heal and mend broken bones and torn ligaments. I had a severe torn ligament, and did a full spectrum natural treatment to help heal it, including a main ingredient of comfry leaf and root poultices. The next day, I was off crutches. The next week, I could run a little bit. 2 weeks later, I could jump again. Pretty amazing stuff.

[@dianeb7420]

Thank you for the information. I haven’t used any of these remedies, but I’m sure our grandparents did!

[@AmishAmerica]

Gladly! There are a lot more in Emma's book - and I also have a second one by Amish in NY

[@darciridenhour9443]

@@AmishAmericawhat is the book from NY called?

[@marypost2353]

Wow! Great information thanks!

[@michelledml3162]

That super tonic is no joke. Non Amish health stores make it and it works amazingly!!! Add local honey!

[@wilmaanvieh147]

not sure about the particulars of the recipe, how much of each ingredients? does nayone know the actual recipe?

[@betty4gators]

I'm not Amish, but I do have experience with Feverfew (I buy over the counter at drug stores) for migraines. Been suffering since childhood, used multiple doctor prescribed medicines, and Feverfew is the only think that has stopped a migraine and prevent re-occurrence.

[@susiecox8413]

Hi Erik, Thanks for the info! Always interesting.

[@sandragarbauski509]

I grew and used feverfew in tea when I had migraine headaches. It was good hot, but when it got cold, it was very bitter even with the honey I put in it. It worked well to me.

[@ritabaker3113]

I agree with all these. Thank you for sharing. Blessings

[@capricorngirl52405]

When I have a gassy stomach I chew on mint leaves. The oil from the leaves help a lot with a stomachache

[@MadamoftheCatHouse]

Remind me of Granny Clampett remedies.

[@kittytimes6]

Hi, i have used the plantain leaves for bee stings and it really helped!

[@jeanholley5820]

Just checking to see if there are any new updates…. I haven’t seen anything posted in quite some time. Hope all is OK. Miss your Contant big time.

[@lilbatz]

Hope you are having a great summer. Miss your vids💕

[@randygarrow1503]

Can you do a video on the way Amish detox from parasites and worms..and what they use to get them out of the body?

[@brianedghill2027]

Thank you so much for passing on this information.. 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️‍🩹

[@michaelhudecek2778]

Thank you!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@robertfletcher3421]

Some of these remedies would have to go back in time. We are in the UK and not particularly religious, but the dandelion stood out. Mother was particularly fond of dandelion wine. Perhaps someone could list other common names or the scientific name, I am sure we could find some in Europe.

[@LivingThatSimpleLife]

Very informative! Thank you for sharing

[@MCRnursery]

That SuperTonic sounds like it should do something based on the ingredients. All good ingredients for colds and such. Pack them all together in an apparent vinegar extract sounds like it might do the trick.

[@maryhunter8731]

I grew up on dandelion soup that my grandmother always made

[@lorettacaputo6997]

I live in a rural area that is becoming populated with Amish and Menonite families. I noticed many homeopathic tonics and extracts in some of the Amish stores. This got me curious about the use by the Amish. I wondered if there were tonics that were taken on a regular basis or if they used them only on occasion for an ailment. One woman told me that it was only for treatment, but they gave their children cod liver oil on a regular basis. I am always interested in the use of basic plants for treatments of medical conditions, so your video was informative. Thanks.

[@marionpoloka9510]

I make Super Tonic, but we call it Fire Cider.

[@susanschuck8124]

Love this video just like all the other ones you do. Thank you So much!

[@Bwkjam]

Here’s one for you as it’s been sneaking into the hundreds this week. How do the Amish, a people known for full body covering cloths, beards, hats, and hard labor stay cool in the hot summer months. I’m assuming AC isn’t allowed.

[@Nanner823]

Are all these recipes available in the book Plain ( and I forget the rest already 😂) ?

[@AmishAmerica]

Yes they should be discussed there, but I think she doesn't provide actual recipes for every one of the uses mentioned (eg she generally describes some, like her father's use of dandelion wine)

[@AmishAmerica]

More on the book itself: amishamerica.com/plain-and-happy-living-amish-recipes-and-remedies/

[@74dartman13]

I've never used any of those, but later today, I'm harvesting a huge wild lettuce plant on my property. Its used to make a pain medicine. I have pretty bad arthritis. I hope it works!🙂

[@74dartman13]

@kurtm.7494 haven't tried it yet, but will soon.🙂

[@74dartman13]

@@kurtm.7494 ok, thanks. I have the same condition and arthritis, too.

[@Wesearchwifme]

The reason natural remedies lack supporting data is because there’s no money to be made. At least not of the variety which can be trademarked and capitalized upon as a proprietary property. Almost all research is done by companies with a vested monetary interest in developing products and pharmaceuticals, meaning almost exclusively in pursuit of profit.

[@michellesunshinestar]

I've had feet psoriasis. I was always bad about soaking them every day. I was better when they were really bad. I put this powder in the water and set a timer for 15 minutes. Now the only thing that bothers me is really dry skin on my feet.

[@Babusinghchamar]

Hey, very informative video. How can I contact you?

[@Pixiesantics]

Hi. I'm sorry it took me awhile to notice but you haven't posted a video in two months. I hope you are doing good and that all is well with you. Are you taking some time off? Are you going to be doing some more content on the Amish?

[@RR98guy]

Eric, I hope you are okay? Long time since you have released a new regular length video.

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

I have that book

[@Piper7cub]

What I don't understand is how people use dandelion when you have no idea if a wild animal (deer, coyote, raccoon, mouse, etc.) went to the bathroom on the plant or where the plant will be coming up in the spring. Animals can have diseases, Lepto, Roundworm, Hantavirus, etc., that can stay in the soil. What would prevent someone from getting sick from making dandelion tea if the dandelion or the surrounding soil had been pooped or peed on?

[@blazingrose4847]

The Super Tonic seems quite similar to Fire Cider 🤔

[@tokyorosa]

interesting info!!

[@Lost_AtSea_]

Very interesting!

[@shamusfarmer]

Is this channel still active..?

[@dennistaylor3796]

Pigs ear is common plantain aka white man's foot .

[@MoneyRiot]

So what can I do to get rid of warts?

[@erickrosales2590]

Can you do a video on the Amish and gambling?

[@jorjorsquadron304]

Hi there, I wanted to come back to this channel to ask you something. In previous videos, I noticed that whenever you record a conversation with an Amish, you make sure they aren’t in the camera frames. But I KZbin I tend to find many Amish people who are quite comfortable on camera. Are those the more new order Amish who don’t mind being recorded?

[@darciridenhour9443]

I live in a large Amish community and most here are old school. They believe if you take their picture or video them you steal their soul. There is a newer order (like the Mennonites) who allow to be taken a picture/video. Many use cell phones too. The old school in my area… some of the Amish businessman (there are many wealthy Amish) carry a type of cell phone in a box. There house phone is in a booth outside in their yard or a field (if community owned).

[@teresagabriela5806]

Hi~ you haven’t posted in 2 months. Hope you are OK.

[@crazyeightsable]

Those are the same things that were traditionally used in west virginia.

[@amandinehasi-dim5531]

Interesting

[@Andromeda2976]

Can highly recommend dandelion! :)

[@shaffey01]

There's other factors that are missing here. I'm not convinced these herbs are magic. These people live in herd communities, stay fit, grow their own food and basically live simple. Those factors play a role too

[@CowboySJ]

My old order make dandelion dressing for taters. Only Amish cooking I CANT eat. Yuck lol For sore joints, they say Mapplethorpe syrup and hot water, say it works, but sounds sticky! Old order, Holmes County Ohio

[@MadamoftheCatHouse]

I wonder how they deal with cancer.

[@sbubb9155]

Doubt they have it. They don't eat the crap we do.

[@CowboySJ]

@@sbubb9155 one of my friend, old order, he's 60, but just was told he has cancer, don't know the details yet, ill stop in soon, but he's on oxycoden or something, from English doctor of course, but im sure lots of natural things. I'll find out

[@SWiseman]

@S Bubb they get cancer too. Some have horrible diets, eat way too much sweets, and have horrible teeth.

[@Kris-annKingyens]

@@SWiseman Yeah, Don't need to be Amish to have them problems either.

[@Lando_P1]

Wives tales don’t work on the big C

[@sticking202]

i have a question can i marry a amish woman

[@sstimac]

First

[@Lando_P1]

5 points for Gryffindor!

[@myboibill]

Another great video from Erik. Thanks I always enjoy them.

[@vitwild323]

I am from Asia/Europe, but i have been using Goldenseal since I discovered it back in the early 2Ks. It's really good and helped me with my cold a dozen times. I've always paired the root exctract with echinacea. One time, I had helicobadcter pylori, I used Goldenseal root in my water + macca gum from greece for chewing after a 2 unsuccesfull antiubniotic courses and it helped. Didn't cure it though. I then kept searching and started using Pau D'arco. Pau D'arco is potentially dangerous if used for longer periods of time but I f-ing kid you not, I used it for two weeks and my helicobacter has NEVER come back since and I'm not a fan of natural shit but apprently that shit is dangerous to life. lol My bloating, gas, cramps, just disappeared. I did another test to see if any of the bacteria were left, but my helico bacter wasn't there anymore. Mu ulcers went too. I suffered for over a year with it and this just killed it. I used a spoon in hot water per cup and steeped it for a while, then drank it. Mind you, it tastes nice with a bit of your preferred sweetener. I did that 3 daily. I admit to having upped the dose to two spoons per cup here and there which you are NOT supposed to do. I did suffer side effects including toxcity but... i had a helicobacter test before and after and this shit worked. Towards the end of my two week period i felt a bit sick from it and got a headache or two but it all disappeared the moment i stopped. Don't overdo it as it can cause bleeding with long-term use. It may have been the antibiotics lowering the number of the bacteria + p'au darco killing it all off but I defy recommend it.